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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1912

Page

8

10 Honor Seaman Bourgeois Slain in Nicaragua

The body of Delevan Harry Bourgeois an ordinary seaman killed during a Nicaraguan uprising will receive last rites tomorrow at 3 PM from 611 Lopez Street. He will be buried with military honors as detachments from Fort Sam Houston and naval personnel attend in uniform. Bourgeois aged 22 was a son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bourgeois of Boerne Texas and enlisted in 1911.

Delevan Harry Bourgeois Nicaragua Lopez Street Fort Sam Houston Beckman F. D. Richardson San Antonio Naval D. R. Garza Navy J. C. Campbell Bourgeois San Francisco San Antonio Henry Bour- Frets Boerne Tex Highesby

Many Get Licenses Motormen Arrest Drivers for No Badges

Motocycle officers Bennett and today began arresting drivers who lacked chauffeur badges and licenses. Chief Lancaster warned arrests would start today and Inspector Rivas issued about 100 licenses this morning. Several arrests were made and more expected this afternoon. Licenses cost 25 cents and must be shown on demand.

Bennett Lancaster Rivas

Police Signals Adopted for Department Whistles

A bulletin outlines codes for officers in the police department. The marshal and assistant marshal use two long whistles, patrolmen one long whistle. Quick short whistles summon, rapid short whistles call for immediate aid, and multiple rapid whistles trigger fast response. The club is used by officers, taps and raps convey alerts.

Coat Leads to Arrest in Burglary Case

Jose Rousa was arrested on burglary charges after a coat found at 311 North Pecos Street contained a letter bearing his name. Mrs. Augustin Salinas reported an intruder in her home at 11 o'clock last night, and detectives Krause and Hanes took the coat into evidence. Rousa, meanwhile, wore trousers matching the coat and denies ownership or entry.

Jose Rousa Augustin Salinas Pecos Street Krause Hanes Rousa

Postmaster Stevens Named to National Conference Topic Committee

Postmaster John J. Stevens of Erie receives notice from Isa dore Sobel president of the National Association of Postmasters of first class offices that he is appointed a member of the topic committee for the national convention to be held in Denver in September 1913. He is asked to submit ideas for suitable subjects to be discussed at the meeting.

John J. Stevens Isa Dore Sobel Erie National Association of Postmasters Denver Stevens

San Antonio clubs host varied evening events

The San Antonio German club entertains at 8:30 at St Anthony with a debutantes’ program followed by supper. Alamo Methodist women host a reception 8 to 10 p m at 705 Guenther street for Rev and Mrs James. History club meets 3:30 at Camden Street clubhouse. Parish Aid of St Mark’s hosts luncheon and meeting at the parish house.

San Antonio St. Anthony Alamo Methodist Church H. H. Radley Guenther Street James The History Club Camden Street St. Mark’s Church

Social Whirl Includes Wedding of Judge Ward and Mrs Jameson

Cards gatherings hosted by Emmy Dittmar and Mattie Dittman. reception rooms at 314 West Magnolia avenue. Madison Square Presbyterian church wedding of Judge R. H. Ward and Mrs. Anna Ruth Jameson performed by Dr. Frederick Bowen. couple to reside at 305 Madison street. prominent Austin and San Antonio circles attend and travel plans to New Orleans follow. Travis Park society hosts reception for Rev and Mrs D. E. Hawk with large guest list and elaborate refreshments. many local names noted among hosts and attendees.

Emmy Dittmar Mattie Dittman Emmy von der Leyen Bonn Germany State Madison Square Presbyterian Church R. H. Ward Anna Ruth Jameson Frederick Bowen San Antonio Travis Park E.D. Mouton H. C. Burgin Joe L. Hill H. E. Hildebrand W. C. Moore J. N. Brown F. E. Woodward G. Bechtel C. W. Furman Charles Lucas S. T. Biggs A. J. Wernette Charles Hunter E. A. Chattem J. 8. Steele W. A. King G. E. Guinn G. E. Guinn, Dr. and Mrs. D. Berry C. M. Decker M. J. Faville G. Bennett E. C. Nichols M. E. Lane

Social event notes with fashion and club meeting details

A scene of花 decorative gowns and roses as Mrs W D Syers and guests attend a reception. Debutantes host the punch, and rooms display pink and blue decor. The article also records moves, visitors, and a Government Hill Literary club meeting led by Mrs Bowen with talks on Louis XV Rousseau Voltaire and Paris landmarks.

Hyomei Promises Quick Relief for Catarrh and Head Congestion

An old remedy claim states Hyomei clears stuffed up head and banishes catarrh by breathing fumes from eucalyptus based solution. It is advertised as penetrating all mucus membranes to destroy microbes and promises complete relief in a few days with a full inhaler kit priced at $1.00.

Australia Adirondacks

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R. V. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo, N.Y Dr. Pierce M.D Campbell le Dens Postmaster Stevens National Association Committee Velva Penice & Ford, Ltd New Orleans Cinderella Shoe Palace Alamo Plaza Im Society Beulah Patterson Robert Rowland William George Rowland West Magnolia Avenue W. D., Syers W. D. Syers Jack Syers Ruth Kelso Mesdames Winchester Kelso A. J. Vick R. J. Onderdonk Floyd McGown Frank Paschal H. S. Affleck D.S. Combs R. J. Kendig Lon D. Cartwright W. C. Manlove O. S. Dewees Walter Napier Zelime Vance Janin Suzanna Denman Edna Louise Rowe W. C. Lint West Poplar Street Augusta Phillips A. Fabra Government Hill B. B. al Riverside Wolff € Marx Company Peter Thompson Children’s Department Silk Waist Department Robespierre Tailoriamet Kant Fur Dept Ee de Brosen
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